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NIGHT VISION
Q How can I test to see if my night vision rifle scope is losing zero when I change batteries, as I can’t confirm why I’m missing shots and want to be sure before I send it back?
A Chris says: This is quite a common question. Unload and make ‘safe’ your rifle, place it somewhere with the longest view possible and rest it on a solid surface as securely as possible because any mechanical movement you apply to the gun will destroy the results of this test.
Once it’s lodged as securely as possible in position, take note of the scope’s exact point of aim. Then, turn it off, turn it on, charge it, change batteries, update firmware, whatever you like really. Then, turn the sight back on and see if it’s still pointing where you ‘aimed’ it. Is it still pointing at the same spot? If so, it has not lost zero and
